Grape harvest quality not threatened by rain

The president of the Binissalem DO (Designation of Origin), José Luis Roses, says that the rainfall was unusual, though the previous two weeks had been positive for the grapes. He noted that although the rains which hit parts of the DO region - Binissalem, Santa Maria, Consell - were heavy, they weren’t as bad as what Palma had to contend with.

Between 25 and 30% of the harvest has already been picked, and the forecasts point to a 20% increase in production this summer. The grapes, says Roses, are of high quality.